Sunday 9 February 2025, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Les Arts Florissants
Les Arts FlorissantsPresented by Saffron Hall
In recent times, no-one has done more for the music of the French Baroque than the American-born French harpsichordist, conductor, and educator William Christie, the founder of the internationally-renowned Les Arts Florissants.
His passionate advocacy for the neglected – sometimes almost forgotten – French operas of the 17th and 18th centuries has polished these magnificent musical treasures and held them up to the light, revealing their elegance, sensuality, and sheer spectacle. He celebrates his recent 80th birthday, and 45 years since founding the group, in a prestigious international tour. The music is, of course, that which is closest to his heart, taken from the operas of Charpentier, Lully, and Rameau.
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Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Vocal and instrumental music from
- Charpentier Médée
- Lully Atys
- Rameau Pigmalion; Les Fêtes d’Hébé; Platée; Hippolyte et Aricie; Les Indes galantes
Performers
- Les Arts Florissants
- William Christie director
- Ana Viera Leite soprano
- Rebecca Leggett mezzo soprano
- Juliette Mey mezzo soprano
- Bastien Rimondi tenor
- Matthieu Walendzik baritone
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Information for your visit
Sunday 9 February 2025, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Show ends
To be confirmed
Post-show shuttle bus
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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